2009 Focus ST test drive
10 April 2010, 07:28 PM
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Nathan,, I have put a new thread up on the stoc site under gallery with latest pics,,
Also ran at the pod today, 13.6 @106mph,,
This was with a crappy 2.3 60ft time on the good yr excellence tyres,,
I can get these times down with some toyo 888;s,,
Should be able to run around 13 dead @106 mph, which is brill for a heavy st3 1450kg fwd,, with only a re map, 3" exhaust , induction, intercooler
Also ran at the pod today, 13.6 @106mph,,
This was with a crappy 2.3 60ft time on the good yr excellence tyres,,
I can get these times down with some toyo 888;s,,
Should be able to run around 13 dead @106 mph, which is brill for a heavy st3 1450kg fwd,, with only a re map, 3" exhaust , induction, intercooler
10 April 2010, 08:15 PM
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thats not a bad time at all, scoobys don't always see that time and speed.
10 April 2010, 10:28 PM
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11 April 2010, 11:30 PM
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Nathan,, I have put a new thread up on the stoc site under gallery with latest pics,,
Also ran at the pod today, 13.6 @106mph,,
This was with a crappy 2.3 60ft time on the good yr excellence tyres,,
I can get these times down with some toyo 888;s,,
Should be able to run around 13 dead @106 mph, which is brill for a heavy st3 1450kg fwd,, with only a re map, 3" exhaust , induction, intercooler
Also ran at the pod today, 13.6 @106mph,,
This was with a crappy 2.3 60ft time on the good yr excellence tyres,,
I can get these times down with some toyo 888;s,,
Should be able to run around 13 dead @106 mph, which is brill for a heavy st3 1450kg fwd,, with only a re map, 3" exhaust , induction, intercooler
12 April 2010, 12:11 AM
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been wondering about one of these with an lpg conversion as a day to day car,has anyone tried that on them?
only thing ive found on older model st's was the seat was far too high even in its lowest setting-has that changed any?
only thing ive found on older model st's was the seat was far too high even in its lowest setting-has that changed any?
12 April 2010, 07:08 AM
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why would you want a ST on LPG, what bhp will you get and mpg?
why not get a 1.6 Zetec Sport?
why not get a 1.6 Zetec Sport?
12 April 2010, 08:04 AM
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112mph seems to quick to me but i no a few that have run 109mph,,
Top cars the edtion 30;s
12 April 2010, 06:02 PM
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ed30 dsg, terminal speed is correct, manuals have done pretty much identical times at the pod though with same mods. Quickest DSG time at the pod is 12.6 currently. Quickest 2.0TFSI at a random track was 12.2 in a manual car.
12 April 2010, 08:57 PM
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Wicked cars,,
The don;t half shift when tuned
My mate has 1 manual,, had trouble with the clutch and had to fit a single mass fly wheel plus uprated fuel pump,, The uprated clutch would not like it when pushed hard above 6k so went back to stock
12 April 2010, 11:18 PM
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I thought it must of been an ed 30,,
Wicked cars,,
The don;t half shift when tuned
My mate has 1 manual,, had trouble with the clutch and had to fit a single mass fly wheel plus uprated fuel pump,, The uprated clutch would not like it when pushed hard above 6k so went back to stock
Wicked cars,,
The don;t half shift when tuned
My mate has 1 manual,, had trouble with the clutch and had to fit a single mass fly wheel plus uprated fuel pump,, The uprated clutch would not like it when pushed hard above 6k so went back to stock
13 April 2010, 12:34 AM
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other half had a 1.6 ztec as a courtesy car and it was horribly underpowered and doing about 35-37 mpg
13 April 2010, 11:58 AM
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Paul (North), are you quite happy with the ST3 then? Does the ease of ownership, ride quality, refinement, park anywhere make up for the Evo's extra power?
13 April 2010, 04:50 PM
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Hi john,,
More than makes up for it mate
The brakes are much better, Yes the creature comforts are great,
The minamal lag is great, The evo never did anything till 4500rpm,
With the short rs box it wasn;t to bad but with the rubbish ratio gsr box it was a joke,,
5th gear is way too long,,
The cold start was terrible, My mrs now uses it everyday,,
It still needed alot spending on it, rs rear diff, a 5th twin plate clutch, a 5th rs box,
It was turning into a joke really
The steering is not as good as the evo , but not bad by any means,
More than makes up for it mate
The brakes are much better, Yes the creature comforts are great,
The minamal lag is great, The evo never did anything till 4500rpm,
With the short rs box it wasn;t to bad but with the rubbish ratio gsr box it was a joke,,
5th gear is way too long,,
The cold start was terrible, My mrs now uses it everyday,,
It still needed alot spending on it, rs rear diff, a 5th twin plate clutch, a 5th rs box,
It was turning into a joke really
The steering is not as good as the evo , but not bad by any means,
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having our own place takes care of me ever owning a new cars again!
just thought it sounded nice...handled really well for a FWD and had tonnes of grip! I'd have an Orange facelift ST3 
14 April 2010, 07:50 PM
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Oh OK. bad times!!
I'm starting to worry about myself as them orange ones are starting to appeal to me too!!
I'm starting to worry about myself as them orange ones are starting to appeal to me too!!
15 April 2010, 07:03 AM
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asbo orange! lol
15 April 2010, 11:54 AM
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After he'd been sitting right on my a$$ for 5 mins trying to push me over when I was being held up by traffic myself, I had an ST try and keep up with me this morning round a roundabout and up a dual carriageway. He failed 
Made me smile that since I chopped my ST3 and got a 2001 Leon Cupra (air filter, catback and chipped to 210 if I'm lucky and a rear ARB the only mods) worth 2.5k, that I got round a twisty bit faster and pulled away up the dual!!! Only for him to then repeat said sitting on my a$$ when I was following traffic in front again
Should have told him he seriously needs Dreamscience and Eibachs but as he was a ******* stuff him! LMAO
Made me smile that since I chopped my ST3 and got a 2001 Leon Cupra (air filter, catback and chipped to 210 if I'm lucky and a rear ARB the only mods) worth 2.5k, that I got round a twisty bit faster and pulled away up the dual!!! Only for him to then repeat said sitting on my a$$ when I was following traffic in front again
Should have told him he seriously needs Dreamscience and Eibachs but as he was a ******* stuff him! LMAO
20 April 2010, 02:40 PM
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I've been having a few second thouhts about selling the scoob and getting an ST but yesterday I went back out for another test drive. This definately confirmed for me I wanted the change. I had chance to really open one up and drive it hard. I had great fun in it!
I really need to step up my search now, at the same time selling my car too!!
I really need to step up my search now, at the same time selling my car too!!
20 April 2010, 04:35 PM
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Nathan
Good man,,
They tune up so well mate,
300bhp is quite easy
The new dreamscience x mod ran at pod sunday and managed 109 mph terminals which is fantastic for little money
Good man,,
They tune up so well mate,
300bhp is quite easy
The new dreamscience x mod ran at pod sunday and managed 109 mph terminals which is fantastic for little money
20 April 2010, 05:16 PM
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nathan, whats your buget?
someone had a FULL spec 2008 model for about £16k that he had to sell on PistonHeads the other week........ in white
someone had a FULL spec 2008 model for about £16k that he had to sell on PistonHeads the other week........ in white
21 April 2010, 07:02 AM
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loads to pick from with that money you still want white?
3 or 5 door?
this in red looks good
at under £15k
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1513839.htm
or this ex ford managers car, 5door white
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1635470.htm
you still want white?3 or 5 door?
this in red looks good
at under £15k
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1513839.htm
or this ex ford managers car, 5door white
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1635470.htm
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I'm confused. What wheels?
Cheers Salsa. I've been keeping an eye out and youre right there is a good choice for £15,000. I've got a mate on the inside at a Ford garage in Cambridge. He's offering me exceptional deals on the cars they have in but I'm just not ready yet. Just gotta sell mine 1st.
The last one he offered me was a 09 ST3 for 15K. Hopefully the right car will be available when i'm ready to buy.
Cheers Salsa. I've been keeping an eye out and youre right there is a good choice for £15,000. I've got a mate on the inside at a Ford garage in Cambridge. He's offering me exceptional deals on the cars they have in but I'm just not ready yet. Just gotta sell mine 1st.
The last one he offered me was a 09 ST3 for 15K. Hopefully the right car will be available when i'm ready to buy.
21 April 2010, 06:55 PM
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I'm really liking the look of this one...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/2?logcode=p
I think I'm considering orange as I've had a black scoob so need some colour in my life!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/2?logcode=p
I think I'm considering orange as I've had a black scoob so need some colour in my life!
22 April 2010, 06:09 PM
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I'm only in wrexham Alan, I may have to come over and take a look!
Do you know the dealer? Are they trustworthy?
Do you know the dealer? Are they trustworthy?